Sony Handycam HDR-CX360E Handbook
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- Page 1 Click “Handycam” Handbook HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ10E/ PJ30E/PJ30VE/PJ50E/PJ50VE/XR160E 2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-165-12(1) ...
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Page 2: Using The "Handycam" Handbook
Using the “Handycam” Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this “Handycam” Handbook. Read the “Handycam” Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in the Operating Guide and the “PMB Help”... -
Page 3: Read This First
Read this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) ... -
Page 4: About Language Setting
Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. About language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. -
Page 5: Notes On Optional Accessories
[Format] the desired medium Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used in this manual for ... -
Page 6: Notes On Use
Notes on use Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access ... -
Page 7: Enjoy Useful Functions
Enjoy useful functions Enjoy useful functions Beautiful & easy anywhere & anytime Checking your golf swing Golf Shot (77) Smth Slw REC (76) Recording Capturing images beautifully without cumbersome setting Intelligent Auto (36) Focus on the child on the left side of the screen Tracking the subject (38) Spot Focus (79) - Page 8 Making good use of GPS HDR-CX360VE/PJ30VE/PJ50VE (47) Recording in a dimly-lit room Low Lux (80) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec (40) Smile Shutter (39) Changing the image quality and recording mode Setting (37) Recording mode (37) Changing the recording media Media setting (21) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor...
- Page 9 Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (42) Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (55) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (54), Deleting (51)) Using the projector HDR-PJ10E/PJ30E/PJ30VE/PJ50E/PJ50VE (45) Using...
- Page 10 Easy ways to store good memories Recorder (71) Computer (59) DVD writer (67, 70) Easy uploading Uploading with a PC when you are out PMB Portable Saving External media (64)
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Using the “Handycam” Handbook............. . . 2 Searching for information quickly. - Page 12 Recording in mirror mode............. 41 Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback).
- Page 13 Customizing your camcorder Using menus..................74 Operating menus..
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Page 14: Getting Started
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp /CHG (flash/charge) lamp You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. ... - Page 15 You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder.
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Page 16: Charging Time
Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). - Page 17 Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 25), the access lamp (p. 23) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following ...
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Page 18: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. ... - Page 19 Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. Select the date format, then touch [Next]. Select the date and time, touch [Next] The clock starts. Notes The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the ...
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Page 20: Changing The Language Setting
To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Tips You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 96) is set to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. ... -
Page 21: Step 3: Preparing The Recording Media
Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ10E/ PJ30E/PJ30VE HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE/XR160E In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. -
Page 22: Inserting A Memory Card
Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card. Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2) “Memory Stick PRO- HG Duo”... - Page 23 Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Note the direction of notched corner. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card.
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Page 24: Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ10E/PJ30E/PJ30VE: Internal memory HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE/XR160E: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 21. ... -
Page 25: Recording Movies
Recording movies MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo Press MODE to turn on the Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. To display items on the LCD screen again Touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use items. - Page 26 Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. ...
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Page 27: Shooting Photos
Shooting photos MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo Press MODE to turn on the The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Tips ... - Page 28 If white circular spots appear on photos (HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ30E/PJ30VE/PJ50E/ PJ50VE) This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are accentuated by the camcorder’s flash, they appear as white circular spots. To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air...
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Page 29: Playback On The Camcorder
Playback. on.the.camcorder You can enjoy the playback of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following internal recording media are played. HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ10E/PJ30E/PJ30VE: Internal memory HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE/XR160E: Internal hard disk Tips ... - Page 30 : To the previous/next event Event name Change to the movie/photo recording mode Time-line bar Highlight Playback button Change Event Scale button Appears only when the image quality is set to [ The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center. You can also choose an event by touching ...
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Page 31: Operating The Camcorder While Playing A Movie
Operating the camcorder while playing a movie You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ setting) or [ MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen. -
Page 32: Viewing Photos
Viewing photos You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ button on the Event Index screen. Delete Context Previous Tips [Slideshow Set]. To repeat Slideshow, touch ... -
Page 33: Playing Images On A Tv
Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Output connectors on the camcorder HDMI OUT jack A/V Remote Connector... - Page 34 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). When movies are recoded with standard image quality (STD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).
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Page 35: Using "Bravia" Sync
When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Notes When you play back standard definition image ... -
Page 36: Advanced Operations
Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. Magnifications available are as follows. You can magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen. For the HDR-PJ10E/XR160E: Up to ... -
Page 37: Selecting High Definition Image Quality (Hd)
Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the scene. Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camera- shake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. ... -
Page 38: Using The Tracking Focus Function
The recording modes available will depend on the selected [ Rate] (p.88). appears on a medium icon if a movie recorded with the selected recording mode cannot be saved on that medium. Touch Recording modes and the media Types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode selected. -
Page 39: Capturing Smiles Automatically (Smile Shutter)
When you touch a point other than a face A double-lined frame appears at the point you touch and the camcorder adjusts the focus automatically. Touch the face or a point you want to track. The double-lined frame is displayed. To stop tracking, touch appears on the right of the LCD screen. -
Page 40: Recording Sound With More Presence (5.1Ch Surround Recording)
Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the built-in microphone. Realistic sound can be enjoyed when playing a movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Built-in microphone Notes If you play back 5.1ch sound on your ... -
Page 41: Recording In Mirror Mode
Using the Video Light (HDR- CX360E/CX360VE/PJ30E/PJ30VE) You can use the Video Light depending on the surrounding condition. Keep a distance of about 0.3 m to 1.5 m (1 foot to 5 feet) between the camcorder and the subject when you use the video light. LED Video Light Each time you press the LIGHT button, the indicator changes as follows. -
Page 42: Enjoying A Digest Of Your Movies (Highlight Playback)
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Your camcorder selects Highlight Playback scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos with music and visual effects. If you like the Highlight Playback you have just seen, you can save it as a “scenario”... -
Page 43: Saving Highlight Playback
You can set the following items. [Playback Range] Set the range of movies to be played by selecting the range of events from which event and to which event, to be used as the playback range, then touch . If you set the Highlight Playback range by selecting events on the Map View, select the “from”... -
Page 44: Converting And Sharing Highlight Playback Scenes
To erase a saved scenario Touch [ Scenario Erase] on the screen after the scenario playback you want to erase has finished, or touch playing the scenario you want to erase, then select [Erase]. Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios You can convert the data format of Highlight Playback or previously saved... -
Page 45: Using The Built-In Projector (Hdr-Pj10E/Pj30E/Pj30Ve/Pj50E/Pj50Ve)
Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ10E/ PJ30E/PJ30VE/PJ50E/ PJ50VE) You can enjoy recorded movies or photos using the built-in projector. The projector can be used when you want to watch recorded content with friends at a place where there is no playback device, such as a TV. -
Page 46: Wireless Remote Commander
Selection frame Power zoom lever: Moves the selection frame. PHOTO: Starts playing the framed item. To turn off the projector Press PROJECTOR. To operate the projector using the wireless remote commander ///: Moves the frame that appears on the selected item. ENTER: Starts playing the framed item. -
Page 47: Using The Gps Function (Hdr-Cx360Ve/Pj30Ve/Pj50Ve)
Using the GPS function (HDR-CX360VE/ PJ30VE/PJ50VE) The following features are available if you use the GPS (Global Positioning System) function. Recording information on your location Playing movies and photos by searching for them from a map Displaying a map of your current location ... -
Page 48: Hints For Better Reception
GPS triangulating status Searching for the satellites Number of dots changes Unable to Triangulating triangulate Unable to Triangulating record location meters information Images will be registered using the location information that was previously obtained. Notes It may take a while before the camcorder starts ... -
Page 49: Searching For A Desired Scene By Recording Location (Map View)
Notes The GPS Assist Data may not function in the following cases: When the GPS Assist Data are not updated for about 30 days or more When the date and time of the camcorder are not correctly set When the camcorder is moved for a long ... -
Page 50: Obtaining A Map Of The Current Location
Obtaining a map of the current location This feature is useful for checking a map of your current location while traveling. (MENU) [Setup] Touch [ (General Settings)] [Your Location] on the recording screen. A marker (red) that indicates your current location Displays the triangulating information (p.50) -
Page 51: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder
How to check the triangulating information Color of the satellites/ Status triangulating gauge No signal, but orbit (black) information for the satellite is available. 33 % of the satellite orbit (gray) information has been obtained. 66 % of the satellite orbit (brown) information has been obtained. -
Page 52: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)
When [ Setting] is set to STD Quality], instead of Touch and display the on the movies or photos to be deleted. Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. ... -
Page 53: Copying Images
To undo the protection of movies and photos Touch the movie or photo marked with in step 3. disappears. To protect all movies/photos in an event at one time In step 2, touch [Set All In Event]. Touch to select the desired event, then touch Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so... -
Page 54: Dividing A Movie
Touch the type of image you want to copy. Select the image to be copied. [Multiple Images]: Touch the image to be copied, and mark it with . You can select multiple images. Touch the desired thumbnail so that you ... -
Page 55: Capturing A Photo From A Movie
Capturing a photo from a movie You can capture images from movies recorded in the internal recording medium. [Photo Capture] that Touch appears on the playback screen of a movie. The [Photo Capture] screen appears. Touch , then touch point where you want to capture a photo. -
Page 56: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer
To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for “PMB” must be installed (p. 61). Choosing a method Player Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation 3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation ... - Page 57 Discs you can use with “PMB” You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB. ” For Blu-ray disc, see page 61. Disc type DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL DVD-RW/DVD+RW Notes Always maintain your PlayStation The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries/regions. ...
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Page 58: Creating A Disc With One Touch (Disc Burn)
Creating a disc with one touch (Disc Burn) Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with Disc Burn function can be saved on a disc automatically. Movies and photos are saved on a disc with their recorded image quality. -
Page 59: Importing Movies And Photos To A Computer
Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to a computer. Turn on the computer beforehand. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. -
Page 60: Saving Images On A Disc
Saving images on a disc You can select movies that have been imported to a computer and save them on a disc. Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive. See page 56 for the type of discs you can ... - Page 61 Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer (p. 59). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for “PMB” must be installed. Click [BD Add-on Software] on the installation screen of “PMB, ”...
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Page 62: Saving Images With An External Device
Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device. External devices External media device Saving images on an external media device with high... -
Page 63: The Devices On Which The Created Disc Can Be Played Back
The devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. -
Page 64: Saving Images On An External Media Device
satisfying requirements for operating. For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). - Page 65 USB Adaptor VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) You cannot use the Built-in USB Cable for this type of connection. Connect the external media device to the camcorder and touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. Movies and photos that are stored on one of the camcorder’s recording media selected in [Media Select], and that have not yet been saved on external...
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Page 66: Saving Desired Movies And Photos
Saving desired movies and photos You can save desired images in the camcorder to the external media device. Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch [Play without copying.]. Event View of the external medium is displayed. (MENU) ... -
Page 67: Creating A Disc With The Dvd Writer, Dvdirect Express
Notes If your camcorder does not recognize the external media device, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder. If the external media device has the AC power cord (mains lead), connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket). -
Page 68: Performing [Disc Burn Option]
Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer. Movies that are stored on one of the camcorder’s recording media selected in [Media Select], and that have not yet been saved on any discs can be saved on the disc at this time. -
Page 69: Playing Back A Disc On The Dvd Writer
Touch the movie you want to burn on the disc. appears. Remaining Disc capacity Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch on the camcorder screen. -
Page 70: Other Than Dvdirect Express
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the... -
Page 71: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Std) Disc With A Recorder, Etc
Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. on the High definition image quality (HD) movies ... - Page 72 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) (Yellow) Signal flow HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ10E/PJ30E/PJ30VE HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE/XR160E A/V connecting cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) By using this cable, higher quality images can be produced than with an A/V connecting cable.
- Page 73 When the screen size of display devices (TV, (MENU) [Setup] etc.) is 4:3, touch [ (Connection)] [TV Type] [4:3] When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.
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Page 74: Customizing Your Camcorder
Customizing your camcorder Using menus You can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operations. The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 76 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. -
Page 75: Menu Lists
Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Golf Shot Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus Low Lux (Camera Settings) Scene Selection Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot SteadyShot Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light (Face) Face Detection... -
Page 76: Shooting Mode (Items For Selecting A Shooting Mode)
(General Settings) Beep LCD Brightness Your Location* GPS Setting* REC Lamp* Remote Ctrl* A. Shut Off Power On By LCD Language Setting Calibration Drop Sensor* Battery Info Demo Mode (Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Format Summer Time Date &... - Page 77 Notes You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording. The [ REC Mode] will be set to [Standard ] automatically When the standard definition image quality (STD) mode is selected, you cannot record movies using [Smth Slw REC].
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Page 78: Camera/Mic (Items For Customized Shooting)
Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . White Balance You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. Auto The white balance is adjusted automatically. Outdoor ( ) The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions:... - Page 79 Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.
- Page 80 Tips appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording.
- Page 81 Spotlight**( ) Prevents people’s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. Beach** ( Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake. Snow** ( ) Takes bright pictures of a white landscape. Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only.
- Page 82 On ( ) The zoom (p. 36) moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at close range down to the following distances: HDR-PJ10E/XR160E: About 44 cm (17 3/8 in.) HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ30E/PJ30VE/ PJ50E/PJ50VE: About 25 cm (9 7/8 in.) ...
- Page 83 350× HDR-PJ10E/XR160E: Up to 350× zoom is performed digitally. 160× HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ30E/PJ30VE/ PJ50E/PJ50VE: Up to 160× zoom is performed digitally. Note You can magnify images up to the following levels using optical zooming, unless SteadyShot] is set to [Active]. HDR-PJ10E/XR160E: ...
- Page 84 Tips For better face detection performance, shoot the subject(s) under the following conditions: Shoot in a sufficiently bright place The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat or mask The subject(s) faces directly towards the camera If you select a subject which has priority by ...
- Page 85 Flash Level (HDR-CX360E/ CX360VE/PJ30E/PJ30VE/ PJ50E/PJ50VE) You can set this function when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. High ( Makes the flash level higher. Normal ( ) Low ( Makes the flash level lower.
- Page 86 Micref Level (Microphone reference level) You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Normal Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Low ( ) Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [Low] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc.
- Page 87 Audio Level Display You can select whether or not to display the audio level meter. On Displays the audio level meter. Does not display the audio level meter. Tips When [Audio Mode] is set to [2ch Stereo], the 2 ...
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Page 88: Image Quality/Size (Items For Setting Up Image Quality Or Size)
Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . REC Mode See page 37. Frame Rate You can select the frame rate to be used to record high definition image quality (HD) movies. - Page 89 x.v.Color] cannot be set to [On]: When the image quality is set to the standard definition image quality (STD) While recording a movie Image Size You can select a size for the photos you are going to shot. HDR-PJ10E/XR160E ...
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Page 90: Playback Function (Items For Playback)
Playback Function (Items for playback) See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. Event View See page 29. Map View (HDR-CX360VE/ PJ30VE/PJ50VE) See page 49. Highlight Movie See page 42. Scenario See page 43. Edit/Copy (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. Delete See page 51. -
Page 91: Setup
Setup (Other setup items) See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . Media Select See page 21. Media Info You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for movies and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media. - Page 92 Repair Img. DB F. See page 105, 109. File Number You can select the way to assign file number of photos. Series Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo. Even if the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned in sequence.
- Page 93 Coordinates (HDR-CX360VE/PJ30VE/ PJ50VE) Latitude Longitude Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Wireless Remote Commander (HDR-CX360E/ CX360VE/PJ10E/PJ30E/PJ30VE/PJ50E/ PJ50VE): [Date/Time] ...
- Page 94 1080p/576i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080p signal. HDMI Resolution Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately).
- Page 95 Notes When you connect the camcorder to other devices using the [MTP] mode, movies that have been recorded with the same image quality as the one currently selected (selected with the [ Setting] menu) can only be displayed on the connected device. When the camcorder is connected to an ...
- Page 96 Notes If you set [GPS Setting] to [Off], the location information that has previously been recorded will be invalid. The location information will not be recorded until triangulating is finished successfully after you switch the [GPS Setting] to [On]. REC Lamp (Recording lamp) (HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/ PJ30E/PJ30VE/PJ50E/PJ50VE)
- Page 97 Drop Sensor (HDR-PJ50E/ PJ50VE/XR160E) Your camcorder detects that it is dropping, and protects the internal hard disk. On Activates the drop sensor. When it is detected that the camcorder is dropping, you may not be able to record or play back images correctly, to protect the internal hard disk.
- Page 98 Date & Time Setting Date & Time Format You can select one from 4 types of date and time format. Summer Time You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [On] to move the time forward 1 hour. ...
- Page 99 Auto Area ADJ (Auto area adjustment) (HDR-CX360VE/ PJ30VE/PJ50VE) The camcorder can compensate for time differences automatically by acquiring location information from the GPS system. On Compensates for time differences automatically. Does not compensates for time differences automatically. Notes You must set the date and time on your ...
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Page 100: Additional Information
Press RESET (p. 125) using a pointed object, and turn the camcorder on. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required to initialize ... -
Page 101: Batteries/Power Sources
The menu settings have been changed automatically. While Intelligent Auto is active, some menu settings related to image quality will be changed automatically. The following menu items return to the default settings when you switch between movie recording and photo recording and playback modes. -
Page 102: Lcd Screen
correctly (p. 14). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. -
Page 103: Recording
The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 115). Recording Refer also to “Memory card” (p. 102). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. -
Page 104: Playback
There is a time difference between the point when START/STOP is pressed and the point that the recording movie is started or stopped actually. On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. -
Page 105: Playing Back Images Stored On Memory Card On Other Devices
This may damage your image data and displayed. is indicated on a thumbnail. The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.] the recording medium. -
Page 106: Copying/Connecting To Other Devices
Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images. When you are using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 34). The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. -
Page 107: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators
If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with C or E. - Page 108 (Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting) The memory card is damaged. The memory card is not formatted correctly (p. 91). (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible memory card) Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 22). (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the memory card) The memory card is write-protected.
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Page 109: Recording Media
Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Recording media Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again. Cannot recognize HDD. Format and use again. The internal recording medium of the camcorder is set differently from the default format. - Page 110 Cannot recover data. Writing data onto the media of the camcorder has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. Reinsert the memory card. Reinsert the memory card a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the memory card could be damaged.
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Page 111: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/50i is supported, you can view the movies with the same high definition image quality... - Page 112 HDR-CX360VE/PJ30VE/PJ50VE When [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] are set to [On], the clock is set to the local time automatically by the GPS function (p. 98). World time difference Time-zone Area setting differences Lisbon, London +01:00 Berlin, Paris +02:00 Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul +03:00...
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Page 113: Maintenance And Precautions
Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data. - Page 114 In tunnels, indoors or under the shade of buildings. Between tall buildings or at narrow streets surrounded by buildings. In underground locations, locations surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields are generated, such as near high voltage cables.
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Page 115: About The Memory Card
Great Britain Based upon Crown Copyright material. Greece © EuroGeographics; Copyright Geomatics Ltd. Hungary Copyright © 2003; Top-Map Ltd. Italy La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale riferimento anche cartografia numerica ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione Toscana. -
Page 116: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
On your camcorder, you cannot play back photos recorded on other devices (DCR- TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.) If you cannot use memory cards that have been ... -
Page 117: About X.v.color
About x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard. -
Page 118: Pj30E/Pj30Ve/Pj50E/Pj50Ve)
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. -
Page 119: Rechargeable Battery
Never use a solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner; acid, alkaline or abrasive detergent; or a chemical cleaning cloth, as they will damage the lens surface. On adjustment of the touch panel ([Calibration]) The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. - Page 120 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. ...
- Page 121 URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select HDR-CX180 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf ” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM.
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Page 122: Screen Indicators
Quick reference Screen indicators Center Left Right Bottom Left Indicator Meaning MENU button (74) Self-timer recording (81) GPS triangulating status (47) Video light Wide Mode (88) Fader (81) [Face Detection] set to [Off] (83) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (84) Manual focus (79) ... -
Page 123: Parts And Controls
Indicator Meaning Audio Level Display (87) Low Lux (80) Spot Meter/Fcs (78)/ Spot Meter (79)/ Exposure (79) Intelligent Auto (36) Slide show button Data file name (32) 101-0005 Protected image (52) Flash (84)/ Red Eye Reduction (85) Indicators and their positions are approximate ... -
Page 124: Your Camcorder
HDR-XR160E Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately). The accessory can be turned on or off as you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details. - Page 125 (View Images) button (29) POWER button (18) LIGHT (Video Light) button (HDR- CX360E/CX360VE/PJ30E/PJ30VE) PROJECTOR button (HDR-PJ10E/PJ30E/ PJ30VE/PJ50E/PJ50VE) (45) MODE button (25) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (25) RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting.
- Page 126 START/STOP button (25) DC IN jack (14) A/V Remote Connector (33) Grip belt (24) Built-in USB Cable (15) Memory card access lamp (23) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. ...
- Page 127 Wireless Remote Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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Page 128: Index
Index Symbols 1080i/576i ...93 1080p/576p ...94 5.1ch surround recording ...40 576i ...93 A. Shut Off ...96 A/V connecting cable...34, 72 Abroad ...111 Area Setting ...98 Audio Level Display ...87 Audio Mode ...85 Auto Area ADJ ...99 Auto Back Light ...83 Auto Clock ADJ ...98 AVCHD...56 AVCHD format ...113... - Page 129 Micref Level ...86 Mirror mode ...41 Moisture condensation ...118 Movies ...25, 31 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ...113 One Push ...78 Original ...53 Outdoor ...78 PAL ...111 Photo Capture ...55 Photos ...27, 32 Playback Function ...90 Playing...29 Playing AVCHD disc...60 Portrait ...80 Power on ...18 Power On By LCD ...96 Precautions ...113 Projector ...45...
- Page 130 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...